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Once the vaulted door passed, the polished-stone entrance sets tone: a particular feature hotel, simple and delicate. In the entrance, the old bench invites you to be buried in the library made from a summer house. On the set of shelves, books about the region allow the guests to discover the Camargue history. Astonishingly fresh and welcoming in the summer this ancient stable wears well the seal of La Manade, a book-shop table, an iron works lustre, weaved horses covers and a "scène moisson" on the wall. |
One greedy delight of the Mas de Peint is having dinner in the soil smelling kitchen. On the menu: bull undercut, local poultry, pot-vegetables, meat flavoured with aromatic herbs, crusty pastries... The Mas de Peint's kitchen is the best place as well for a private meeting as for a dinner with friends in a warm atmosphere. Close to the sets of shelves, a wonderful butchery furniture with polished drawers and the piano. What a happiness to smell the local dishes prepared by the cook in front of the guests. The Mas' bull, fresh fishes from the Mediterranean sea and vegetables from the garden. |
The swimming pool is well equipped with sun-beds and tables and if it gives all its importance to the word "farniente", you can also taste some specialities of the Chef under the shade of the arbour. With its thatched roof, La Bergerie transforms your meetings into extraordinary events. This 750 m² very beautiful barn can accommodate groups from 50 to 800 people and gives an very modern equipment: stage, sound effects, micro HI-FI, video, paper board etc. Not forgetting, for comfort, wonderful and recent teak chairs. This prestigious place will be perfect for your festivities, conventions, seminaries etc. |
The traditional activities: On their 550 hectares property, Lucille and Jaques Bon breed 400 bulls and 40 horses from Camargue. The make you share their passion and show you their Camargue traditions. Some examples are, La Ferrade, Branding iron of La Manade on two young bulls. Gardians games, the scab game permits to show the handiness of the famous Camargue horse. Ride on horse back, discover the wild side of the property, fauna and flora or ride on light four wheeled carriage with your friends, furrow the private paths of the property. And this is just a small sample of everything you can do and discover at Manade Jaques Bon and Hotel Le Mas de Peint... |
| Property Facilities Summary: | Afternoon Tea | Bar | Bicycle Rentals | Candle Light Dinner | Computer Rental | Congresses & Meetings | Fax Machine | Groups Allowed | Horseback Riding | Internet Wireless | Massage | Medium Pets Welcome | Meeting Room | Newspaper | Overhead Projector | Parking | Photocopier | Restaurant | Sun Terrace | Swimming Pool | Wi-Fi | | | |
Arles is the gateway to Camargue located on a low hill, this is the largest commune of France, the land of bulls and horses. Famous also for the famous artists that has been visiting and living in the area such as Van Gogh, Picasso and Gaugain. The city hosts many festivals and art and culture is present everywhere. The Roman monuments of Arles such as the arena and theatre are under the patrimony of Unesco and well worth a visit.
Nearby villages and cities to visit: Aix-en-Provence 76 km, Alpilles 20 km, Avignon 36 km, Les Baux-de-Provence 20 km, Camargue 5 km, Marseille 89 km, Nîmes 30 km, Saint Rémy-de-Provence 30 km and Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer 38 km. |
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